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To deal with the problem, the Council decided to set up two
Atmospheric Pollution Measurement Stations instead of one in
collaboration with London and the country generally, and these
were installed in August 1953, - one at Shell Wharf, and the
other at Messrs. Rickett & Colman, Demorgan Road. Monthly
analyses are made, the solids in the deposit gauge are measured,
and also the amount of sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere.
In December 1954, in conjunction with other London Boroughs
apparatus was installed to give a daily reading of the atmosphere
and provide an over-all picture. The apparatus is installed in
the Town Hall, and on an upper floor of Messrs. Rickett & Colman,
Demorgan Road, who have kindly co-operated. These daily readings
are reported to the Public Health Committee and the Department of
Scientific Industrial Research.
The monthly analyses and daily recordings are still being taken,
and will reflect any unusual increase or decrease in the area in
which they are sited.
Following very heavy readings from the Shell Wharf Deposit
Gauge and discussions with London County Council officials, a
joint representation was made to the Ministry of Fuel and Power to
investigate the cause of the heavy deposits. The Ministry appointed
the Chief Inspector of Alkalis, Mr. Damon, to make an independent
check over several months on the Power Station. The results of
his investigations were still awaited at the end of the year.
SMOKE ABATEMENT.
Complaints received 18
Total number of observations made
(external) 1,114
Total number of inspections made
(internal) 149
WINDBORNE DEPOSITS OF GRIT, ASH & SOOT.
No. of complaints received 11
No. of re-inspections made 489